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"At a new Indian deli in the West Village, I fell for the Chicken Tikka Naanini — a viral naan‑and‑panini hybrid with saucy chicken tikka oozing from its aluminum‑swaddled halves. I waited about ten minutes in the tight shop packed with modern jarred sambals and spicy snacks, then another 15 minutes for the burrito‑heavy unit; it evoked Taco Bell in its gourmandise, with a grilled, gordita‑esque exterior stuffed with saucy, cheesy chicken, a brisk heat and warm spiciness in the secret sauce, and properly large, juicy chunks of chicken. Worth the wait? Yes, and the time it takes to get one ensures you’re hungry enough to finish it." - Tammie Teclemariam